Description of Incident:
Two rabbits in a kennel were accepted as checked baggage in Los Angeles.
The routing of Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Anchorage was changed en route
to Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Anchorage to meet Delta
equipment requirements. On arrival it was noticed that one of the rabbits
had expired. The other rabbit arrived and was released to the owner in
apparent good condition.

Cause of Incident:
A necropsy was performed in ANC by a local veterinarian office. No external
wounds or effusions were found. Stomach contained food and fluid. There
were not gross changes to the internal organs to explaining the passing of
Ashes. Conversations with attending vet indicated rabbits may be more
susceptible to the consequences of stress.

Corrective Action Taken:
While it does not appear to have been the root cause of the rabbits death,
the Baggage Acceptance Agent has been coached and provided remedial
training on live animal acceptance and to check the aircrafts used when
rebooking is necessary.